I struggle with expectations daily. I expect things to go a certain way, or be in a particular shape, or that people in my life will perform the way I had in my mind. Here is a quote from a faithful lady, Michelle of Faithful workouts.
“managing your expectations doesn’t mean you shouldn’t set goals or dream for your life. However, I strongly believe in setting action-based goals, rather than outcome-based ones. Here’s what I mean:
Instead of setting a goal to lose five pounds in 10 days, focus on specific actions you can control. For example, set a goal to exercise for 30 minutes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8am. Keep your added-sugars intake to under 24 grams for five days this week.
If your goal is purely outcome-driven – like losing five pounds in 10 days (expectation) – you might end up frustrated if you do everything right but only lose three pounds (reality). “
Think about these things today. Think about these things daily. Put you daily routine into a new light and perspective.
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Every now and then, I read through old journals and notebooks. I love to journal, and have always found it to be beneficial for my sanity. Today, I read through a mini notebook of thoughts I had while my kids were younger. I was attempting to be a better me, a better mother, and wife, than those before me. I was doing my best to find out what the Father wanted me to be. I was passionate about being the best example I could be. I was not trying to be perfect, but I was wanting to be more than just mindful. Below are the things written (things in parenthesis are my present thoughts in response to the past thought).
Confirmation to myself, With Yahweh’s guidance:
* I will not say everything I am going to do out loud, except when absolutely necessary. Examples for not are: fixing preventing, solutions, and punishment); examples of necessary are: times of going to a place, emergency, instructions.
*I will say or give instructions once, and make sure I am heard that one time. (this one made me laugh).
*I will do that which comes to mind to do, only in punishment, consequences, or solutions to problems easily fixed, and mostly without voice. (I am not sure what this was for but It meant something to me about my voice projection I am sure).
*Do not tell when I will prevent or cure a health issue. Do it only. (I believe I was getting resistance, and so I was just being proactive to avoid confrontation.
*Do not tell when I am frustrated by slow tasks, or time. Move on. Make more time. (this was a patience practice for me).
*Do not tell out loud what I should have done, could have done, etc. Move on. Do what I can. (lifelong practice LOL).
*Do not point out all of the kids’ mistakes. Provide solutions only.
*Do not condemn more than praise. Praise a lot more!
OK, so far, I see a pattern of my mouth and tongue being noticed as something I need to work on as a parent and as a wife. I can say that some of these I am still working on. Is there ever an end to our madness? I believe I have improved, but take much of our work to our grave. I will continue with more of my mini journal writing.
Keep tongue tied, mostly.
I agree to abide by the things set in this notebook.
Keep mouth shut during cycle week, making requests carefully and gently, due to higher intolerance. Double guard my tongue. Smile more during this week. (this made me laugh)
Listen to the kids. Use phrases from their words to let them know I have heard them. Make agreements that work for them and me. Make work fun. Let them know I am aware of their feelings, and if I am not aware, let them know.
Remember, we are not always responsible for the child’s behavior. Children do not have the same standards as we do. We should not be the boss, but rather the authority and teacher/facilitator. Results are ours together.
I believe I was really being molded as a mother. Have you checked yourself lately? I remember always reminding myself not to compare myself to other mothers, or even the proverbs mother. I was the mother I made myself to be. What is your perception of being a mom? Continuing the mini journal, I will finish up this article and allow the journal to speak for itself.
Love unconditionally. It seems Yahweh is the only one with the capacity to do this, yet I believe He has given us the power to have this kind of love if we desire it enough. I will learn to gain more of this kind of Love. Our ways please the Father…NO! His ways are the only ways. His way needs to become our way. Just because we are doing good, does not mean we are doing HIS ways.
Read passages on pages 1-5 again. (LOL! this is just like me…having to go over my own stuff again and again in my lifetime, and still today).
Look, see, listen. Be positive. I allow and I have a choice to be negative, OR make it positive, learn something from the brambles. Example is greater than my teaching.
Mindfulness: to remember, to mention, recount, record, put to rememberance, still, think on. Zakar in Hebrew. Psalm 8, 111:5, 115:12, Psalm 118:8 is the middle of the bible, and says, “It is better to trust in Yahweh than to put confidence in Man”.
Respect: a gift wrapped in the beautiful paper of kind words and tied with the enormous ribbon of a loving spirit. It is a pouring out of ourselves. It is an offering our husbands and kids need. It is not an easy gift to give.
Appreciate things done by someone else instead of reprimanding them for doing something out of sequence, or not “my way”. Different is not bad, just different.
Let go. Release. Guard the mind. Fill the mind. rest the mind. Exercise the mind. Be inspired by the mind. Forgive (with and without words). Show forgiveness.
One more thought to end this message from my mini journal.
Yahweh gave me a message about lemons, from a realistic and logical, health, perspective. A lemon is a cleanser. There is not anything negative about a lemon. It’s rind is the most concentrated source of vitamin C. It’s juice cleans the liver. The lemon kills bad bacteria, WAKES the senses and mind, and tones the muscles. The list for lemon positivity can keep going for pages. When sugar is added to the cleansing lemon, it becomes less able to be at its highest value. Sugar is not good for the liver in high levels, and we have to put loads of sugar into the lemon to sweeten it up. So, when you look at a lemon, see it as cleansing; squeeze the juice and pulp out, then grate the zest from the rind. The zest gives life and takes away mucus. Sugar creates mucus. Sugar coating the lemon does not make it better, it covers the potential.
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How are your anger issues related to your cervical spine? How is neck injury or stomach pains related to your emotions? How do your fears fit into your health? How is arthritis related to what is going on deep inside of you?
Sometime between the dreams of your youth and yesterday’s to-do list, something precious has been lost: your priceless.
I am ready.
Ready for what you ask?
I am ready to sit next to you rather than across from you. I am willing to put the issue in front of us. I am ready to listen, ask questions, and accept that I may not fully understand the issue. I am ready to acknowledge what you do well. I am ready to empower you. I am ready to recognize your strengths and how you can use them to address your challenges. I am ready to genuinely thank you for your efforts. I am ready to talk to you about how resolving will lead you to your growth and opportunity.
I am ready to model the vulnerability and openness that I will see from you.
Are you ready?
Walk away with confidence, authority, and will to: mend, heal, prevent, prepare, treat, research and utilize all options, question and prove all information, and understand your story from the inside out. Understand what “medicine” is.
How our __(put each phrase below here)____ affects our health. Say it out loud.
Oxygen. I have written how oxygen is key to keeping our immune system in order and our blood cells healthy. As ordinary as breathing may seem, the intake of oxygen sustains human life at its most fundamental level. This can be seen in the very first book of the Bible in Genesis 2:7: “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life: and man became a living soul.” The body has an immediate, moment-by-moment need for oxygen; not water, not food … oxygen. Not surprisingly, God has supplied us with more than a few foods that promote oxygen-rich blood to nourish this vital life requirement. Oxygen supports the body’s health, along with foods that build oxygen-rich blood to include in your daily diet (deep greens, kelp, blueberries, lemons, etc.). I like the article above, but I will not say you have to be a vegetarian to attain this kind of health, because each person’s needs are very different; I advocate finding what that is in yourself, but that the diet needs to be mostly raw is definite truth and fact.
On the subject of oxygen, I have learned more about the concept of life itself; I have a brief perspective in the following example.
I love to write! I have always loved to take notes and journal every part of my life. I never realized I could write without being perfectly able to write and so I lopped it off my radar. I wrote loads of poems as I grew up, and into adulthood. I wrote a song when I was an older teen that was performed in church as a special music long ago. And, I had the idea/dream to do children’s books at one point in my life with old manuscript ideas for those written down in my journals, but I let them slide from lies (deep in my conscious) that I am not a writer. Writers are just that—writers. Not all writers write correctly or with flow; that is what publishers and editors are for. I have learned this. I learned I don’t have to be good at all the aspects of writing to be a writer. I just need the passion and will to do so, and let the others come in and make it sound great. I have learned this same lesson in many areas of my life in recent years. Take an active part in your journey: You were created to use your talents to perform your passions, to accomplish your mission. Look up the book “Find the work you’re wired to do” by Ken Coleman. I just took the assessment, and I will say it is nothing like I have taken in the past. It confirmed, brought out what I just said above as a light bulb moment, for an example of how this test can change your way of thinking about things you lopped off, but can really be YOUR life after all.
I need more and updated reviews on Google, and Facebook likes/follows. Would you please take a few minutes, and it really is just a few minutes, to write a 5-star review about your services with me. It will help me to stay on top of the search bar for our area. BE as detailed as you feel you want to be. Health coaching, massage, and other services you have had with me, can be placed on the review. REVIEWS for Natural Helping Hands for Google
I am a good step in the process to better your health. I truly care that you are empowered. I care that you take charge of your health, mind, body, and life soul. I care that you live, filling your entire being with path markers to encourage you forward to the next step.
The reasons why you need a health coach are in this full article copied below from IIN.
As wellness has increased in popularity and the Internet has become an unprecedented resource for everything from recipes to research, many have taken their health into their own hands and experienced a wide range of results. With that has come the explosion of unverified information, confusion, and more yo-yo dieting than ever before!
The truth is there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach that’s going to work for everyone, and figuring out the most nourishing diet and lifestyle for YOU isn’t easy.
There are many factors that go into finding your unique balance, such as your family ancestry, body type, personal preferences, life circumstances, schedule, location, access to resources, and much more. Putting it all together in a way that makes sense and allows you to thrive requires a personal touch from someone knowledgeable and supportive. That’s where a Health Coach comes in!
A Health Coach can help you sort out truth from fiction, provide you with customized information that’s relevant to you and your individual challenges or goals, and most importantly give you the opportunity to ask questions and speak freely in a supportive environment.
1. You feel like something might be off with your health, but you’re not sure what it is. In addition to consulting your primary care provider, working with a Health Coach can help you dig deeper into what you’re experiencing, get to the root of your imbalance, and find new ways to help you feel your best again. From fatigue and low energy to acne and digestive issues, Health Coaches guide clients through listening to their bodies and making sustainable lifestyle adjustments to fix seemingly minor issues that may have major effects on health!
In addition, the Wall Street Journal reported on the value and effectiveness of health and wellness coaches.
In a recent article, they report that there is “a broader shift within the health-care industry toward keeping people well instead of simply treating them when they’re sick.” And that “although wellness coaching is a relatively new field, some recent research suggests that it does work—at least in the short term.”
2. You’re more likely to accomplish goals when you have guidance and accountability. Whether it is having trouble addressing your cravings, finding the motivation to keep up with your fitness routine, or getting inspired to be more creative in the kitchen, a Health Coach can help you establish the structure you need to make progress toward your goals. Regular check-ins with a Health Coach will help you feel accountable for the health decisions you make in a way that is motivating and encouraging.
3. You want to improve your diet and lifestyle but you’re not sure where to begin. One day you’re vegan, the next day you’re paleo, and the day after that you’re sure that Mediterranean is the way to go. Sound familiar? A Health Coach can help you take the pressure off perfection and simply take things one step at a time.
4. You’re tired of dieting, deprivation, and the frustration that comes with trying to lose weight.
If you’ve tried every diet under the sun and are fed up with feeling discouraged, a Health Coach will help you reconnect with your primary goals and what’s preventing you from achieving them. Health isn’t just about nutrition – in fact, weight loss comes with a variety of lifestyle related challenges that a Health Coach can help you safely address so you can shed the weight for good.
5. You want to become a more positive health influence on the people around you. Your first priority should be to establish healthy habits for yourself, and through that process you will inevitably become a positive role model for the people around you. A Health Coach can help you refine your own health and through that process, provide you with ways to inspire others along your journey, whether it’s your family, your community, or those whose lives you touch through your work.
6. You’re looking for a more personal approach to health from a caring individual who has your best interest at heart. If you’ve exhausted the Internet and find yourself overwhelmed with all the information out there and are unsure where to begin your wellness journey, a Health Coach is definitely for you. They will help you create a personalized roadmap to health that prioritizes simple methods that will support you to find lasting health and happiness.
UPCOMING LEARNING EXPERIENCES
I have some great new things coming in the next few weeks. I will be beginning a podcast/video health series. Topics will include:
headaches
Hyperarousal and other sleep issues
belly breathe and other breathing techniques
stress and your body
clean sweep to vitality and strength
sour dough bread life lessons
food and mood
disease model and core dysfunctions and root causes
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ME COME TO LEAD A CLASS ON HEALTH TOPICS OF YOUR CHOICE, PLEASE CONTACT ME. I CAN COME TO YOU, OR WE CAN USE MY CLASSROOM SAPCE. I LOVE TO DO WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES. See some ideas for classes in my blogs of my web page.
Thank you for your support and referrals. You are important.
Take a look at this video. WORTH THE LISTEN. This is what I do–get to the cause. I am passionate to help people to see beyond the normal “research”, and get life back. I have learned this in my lifetime, and been through. I have written a book about this. I am working to be able to order all tests myself in office (instead of passing people through others); this wills save time and money. Together we find your path back to life!
I am a good step in the process to better your health. I truly care that you be empowered. I care that you take charge of your health, mind, body, and life soul. I care that you live, filling your entire being with path markers to encourage you forward to the next step.
The reasons why you need a health coach are in this full article copied below from IIN.
As wellness has increased in popularity and the Internet has become an unprecedented resource for everything from recipes to research, many have taken their health into their own hands and experienced a wide range of results. With that has come the explosion of unverified information, confusion, and more yo-yo dieting than ever before!
The truth is there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach that’s going to work for everyone, and figuring out the most nourishing diet and lifestyle for YOU isn’t easy.
There are many factors that go into finding your unique balance, such as your family ancestry, body type, personal preferences, life circumstances, schedule, location, access to resources, and much more. Putting it all together in a way that makes sense and allows you to thrive requires a personal touch from someone knowledgeable and supportive. That’s where a Health Coach comes in!
A Health Coach can help you sort out truth from fiction, provide you with customized information that’s relevant to you and your individual challenges or goals, and most importantly give you the opportunity to ask questions and speak freely in a supportive environment.
1. You feel like something might be off with your health, but you’re not sure what it is. In addition to consulting your primary care provider, working with a Health Coach can help you dig deeper into what you’re experiencing, get to the root of your imbalance, and find new ways to help you feel your best again. From fatigue and low energy to acne and digestive issues, Health Coaches guide clients through listening to their bodies and making sustainable lifestyle adjustments to fix seemingly minor issues that may have major effects on health!
In addition, the Wall Street Journal reported on the value and effectiveness of health and wellness coaches.
In a recent article, they report that there is “a broader shift within the health-care industry toward keeping people well instead of simply treating them when they’re sick.” And that “although wellness coaching is a relatively new field, some recent research suggests that it does work—at least in the short term.”
2. You’re more likely to accomplish goals when you have guidance and accountability. Whether it’s having trouble addressing your cravings, finding the motivation to keep up with your fitness routine, or getting inspired to be more creative in the kitchen, a Health Coach can help you establish the structure you need to make progress toward your goals. Regular check-ins with a Health Coach will help you feel accountable for the health decisions you make in a way that is motivating and encouraging.
3. You want to improve your diet and lifestyle but you’re not sure where to begin. One day you’re vegan, the next day you’re paleo, and the day after that you’re sure that Mediterranean is the way to go. Sound familiar? A Health Coach can help you take the pressure off perfection and simply take things one step at a time.
4. You’re tired of dieting, deprivation, and the frustration that comes with trying to lose weight.
If you’ve tried every diet under the sun and are fed up with feeling discouraged, a Health Coach will help you reconnect with your primary goals and what’s preventing you from achieving them. Health isn’t just about nutrition – in fact, weight loss comes with a variety of lifestyle related challenges that a Health Coach can help you safely address so you can shed the weight for good.
5. You want to become a more positive health influence on the people around you. Your first priority should be to establish healthy habits for yourself, and through that process you will inevitably become a positive role model for the people around you. A Health Coach can help you refine your own health and through that process, provide you with ways to inspire others along your journey, whether it’s your family, your community, or those whose lives you touch through your work.
6. You’re looking for a more personal approach to health from a caring individual who has your best interest at heart. If you’ve exhausted the Internet and find yourself overwhelmed with all the information out there and are unsure where to begin your wellness journey, a Health Coach is definitely for you. He or she will help you create a personalized roadmap to health that prioritizes simple methods that will support you to find lasting health and happiness.
UPCOMING LEARNING EXPERIENCES
I have some great new things coming in the next few weeks. I will be beginning a podcast/video health series. Topics will include:
headaches
Hyperarousal and other sleep issues
belly breath and other breathing techniques
stress and your body
clean sweep to vitality and strengh
sour dough bread life lessons
food and mood
disease model and core dysfunctions and root causes
Research Review: Diana Robles discusses research on postnatal depression & outcomes after infant massage (Video)
Nurturing touch elicits release of the hormone oxytocin, which is associated with a calm mood and affiliative behavior. According to research at Stanford University, infant massage can improve babies’ sleep, reduce fussiness, increase relaxation for mothers and infants, improve lactation for mothers, and reduce postpartum depression in mothers (excerpt from https://cedarskids.org/news/news.html/article/2021/08/11/hold-me-close-physical-touch-and-brain-development).
I am a certified International Educator of Infant Massage in the USA. Please contact me about booking a Sensational baby class with me.
If you have lymph that need to flow, this workout will make the lymph flow well. Any strength workout will make this happen. One more thought: strength or mixed exercises burn calories faster. Exercises that are mixed, like kayking (strength and core), rollerblading (strength, balance, core, cardio), paddleboarding (core, balance, strength), etc. are things that create lots of burn with low impact. Try something new.
The following workout site is an excellent place to find these mixed exercise, and superb variety, along with all levels to meet your needs.
Welcome to Faithful Workouts! Our mission is to provide a supportive faith-based fitness community and offer resources that bring health to your body, mind and soul so you can experience a life filled with God’s goodness and joy. We offer Christian workout videos that use inspirational music and spiritual encouragement as well as healthy recipes and Bible reading plans. We are so grateful to have you here!
When it comes to feeding our bodies whole foods are best. God perfectly created the earth and an abundance of natural food sources. At Faithful Workouts we believe:
1. God created our bodies
2. God created food
3. Eat what God created in it’s most natural state
We often think our diet doesn’t matter because we can always pop a pill. The Mayo Clinic website shared this regarding whole foods vs. supplements.
“The Dietary Guidelines for Americans states that your nutritional needs should be met primarily through your diet. Supplements aren’t intended to substitute for food. They can’t replicate all of the nutrients and benefits of whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables. Whole foods offer three main benefits over dietary supplements: Greater nutrition, essential fiber and protective substances. Vitamins and minerals are being added to a growing number of foods, including breakfast cereals and beverages. If you’re also taking supplements, you may be getting more than you realize of certain nutrients. Taking more than you need is expensive and can raise your risk of side effects.“
You may need to add supplements to your diet but we should always look to whole foods to give our bodies what they need and only when necessary add vitamins. Synthetic vitamins are processed and can confuse the body’s natural ability to break down and process them.
So many people are dealing with thyroid and adrenal fatigue issues while you should always consult a doctor when it comes to your health don’t ever discount or disregard how important a healthy diet plays in how you feel.
Here are 3 whole foods that can support your adrenal and thyroid health.
1. Did you know that just 4 Brazil nuts per day can give your body the amount of selenium it needs for your thyroid gland to function properly? They are also a great source of iron and a powerful antioxidant to help your body fight off illnesses.
2. Kale is king when it comes to a superfood and it’s one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. It also happens to be very high in Vitamin C. Why is this important? Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant directly involved in the production of cortisol in your adrenals. So besides the other health benefits, it boosts your immune system and protects you from illness and disease, it is also an essential building block for the recovery of your adrenal glands. A 1/2 cup of kale has a whopping 40.2mg of Vitamin C.
I get it, Kale may not be your idea of a yummy meal or snack on it’s own but that doesn’t mean you write it off. Put it in a smoothie, add some finely chopped pieces to a bigger salad or add it to your favorite quiche recipe.
3. Avocado is a healthy fat essential for adrenal health. Getting enough healthy fat in your diet helps to balance hormone levels and keep blood sugar stable, which is crucial for adrenal health. Try snacking on 1/3 of a sliced avocado with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt or start your day with the best breakfast ever: organic thin sliced toast topped with mashed avocado, chopped hard-boiled egg, a dash of sea salt and cracked pepper.
You can combine these two superfoods for an amazing body fueling Avocado Kale Salad!
INGREDIENTS:
1 Avocado cut up and diced (pit and shell removed) 3 Cups shredded kale (Rib removed) 2 Tbsp olive oil Juice of 1/2 large lemon Salt to taste Parmesan ribbons
INSTRUCTIONS: First, remove the ‘rib’ of the kale. To remove the rib or hard stem from kale simply fold the kale in half then use a sharp knife to cut along the side of the rib. Discard rib. If you are someone who juices you can use the kale rib in your juicer. Cut the leaves of the kale into bite-sized pieces and put in a bowl. Add diced avocado, olive oil, lemon and salt and stir. Using a potato peeler, shave ribbons of Parmesan cheese on top (I love the look of the ribbons compared to grated Parmesan on this salad). Serve and enjoy!
If we want optimal health it is SO important that we eat whole foods and limit processed foods and added sugar. Nothing will derail a healthy diet faster than sugar and additives. Whole food sources with the very least amount of processing is how to best nourish our bodies just the way God intended!
Hello, thanks for visiting the page for the Spring Holy days on Petit Jean Mountain. Come join us April 22-29,2024 for a week-long celebration of Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread.
Below is our schedule and info for the place we are hosting at.
The basic schedule for the week (non High/Sabbath Days) will be:
10:00 a.m. – scripture reading (optional music service added)
Mid-day snacks/finger foods all day (we will not supply a full lunch)
Various afternoon activities: trips to nearby bluffs (easy, close drives), Petit Jean Mountain hikes (easy or challenging), auto museum, lake, etc.
5:30 pm – evening supper
Evening activities and or/group song service after supper
Passover evening, High days, and Sabbath have special services and a different schedule.
